Princess Marie of Denmark Jewellery

[Artemisia]

I think if I received an engagement ring like that, I would actually pretty touched.
True, it is not my idea of an engagement ring (I'd prefer something like Queen Elizabeth's or Crown Princess Victoria's rings), however, the thought behind the ring is what would matter to me. Joachim deliberately chose a ring that symbolised his bride's roots and country of origin.

However stunning the ring, at the end of the day it's better to receive a modest but thoughtful ring, than a trophy, statement piece with no emotions behind it.

[dbarn67]

Well said Artemisia.

[salma]

Originally Posted by dbarn67

From banquet in honor of Charles and Camilla. Can someone tell if the shoulder jewels are part of her dress or new jewels?
http://i42.tinypic.com/2uzuexi.jpg

Close up:
images have been cropped (less than 20%) and are not subject of copyright

[dbarn67]

Originally Posted by salma

Close up:
images have been cropped (less than 20%) and are not subject of copyright

Thanks, I think they're part of the decoration on the dress. I like her delicate earrings.

[Baroness of Books]

Those diamond drops are gorgeous and it looks like the decorative pieces on the gown slip over a rope-like attachment. You can see how the top ones curve down. Whether they came with the dress, are costume jewelry or the real thing is the question. Thank you for the closeup, Salma!

[IloveCP]

Those earrings are stunning!

[Calenei]

Originally Posted by IloveCP

Those earrings are stunning!

I agree they are stunning!

[Patra]

Was hoping for a close-up of the shoulder jewels- wouldn't it be stunning if they were REAL? Thanks for posting the detailed pics-

[SmithD]

Originally Posted by Patra

Was hoping for a close-up of the shoulder jewels- wouldn't it be stunning if they were REAL? Thanks for posting the detailed pics-

It really would be amazing if they were real! Love, love, love the earrings.

[Sternchen]

Originally Posted by bertie5252003

Regarding her engagement ring 2 things 1] I f she had a hand in choosing it fine it's ugly but she picked ugly
2] I f that is not the case how did she feel when seeing for the first time the most appaling engagement ring and the new husband sees you as that boring !!!!
Because IMO not only is it Ugly but it's boring it's not an eterinty ring it's just something one would slip on for daytime when nothing else came to mind.
So for me I hope it's the first option.

I think I remember reading, that Joachim designed it himself?

[agami.pearl]

I think he did.

[UserDane]

Originally Posted by agami.pearl

I think he did.

Hmmm. Lucky for him then that he doesn't have to earn his livelihood from his designs ......

[NGalitzine]

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Maybe she should swap it out for this one. 150 carat solid diamond ring, that should be enough bling for anyone.

[Baroness of Books]

Looks like a lucite ring to me; guess you just got to see it in person to appreciate it!

[dbarn67]

Pretty brooch on Marie...looks like pearls and diamonds. Has she worn this one before?

http://i40.tinypic.com/2942t0k.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/97qxdt.jpg

[agami.pearl]

Yes she did, many times. Mary has similar piece given her by P Henrik, so maybe this on is also gift from him to Marie.
Here is slightly better view of this diamond brooch
PPE

[Josefine]

what does matys look like`?

[Artemisia]

As agami.pearl noted, Marie has worn it quite a few times. Apart from South Korea reception in May of 2011, she also wore it during the week-long visit to Japan a month earlier (the picture is not very clear, but it's definitely the same brooch).

[Artemisia]

Originally Posted by Josefine

what does matys look like`?

Mary's brooch was an engagement present from Prince Henrik.
She has worn it both as a brooch and as a hair ornament.

[dbarn67]

Here's a better picture of Marie wearing the brooch

http://i44.tinypic.com/15yisnb.jpg